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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.25, 1,912.92 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.25, 1,912.92 and 409.54 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.25 : 1,912.92 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.25/1,912.92 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.25x = 1,912.92 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.25x = 783,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,417.26/1,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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